In this episode, Ned and Em review West Side Story (2021), a musical remake directed by Steven Spielberg! Ned fondly remembers the original film adaption, even claiming to be a gang member himself (he is not), and Em has no recollection. Oh, how the tables have turned.

Listen as they discuss why long movies like this need intermissions, some of Ned's favorite songs, and how they think this will perform at the Oscars. P.S. We recorded this episode before the Oscars, so we were wrong! 

Disclaimer from Em: We talk about race and colorism in this episode since the original 1961 film includes several actors in brownface. This is a wrong that this remake is trying to rewrite with diverse and authentic casting. While we are sharing our authentic reviews and reaction to this film, we are both white and not qualified to have an opinion on the serious discussion of authentic representation of Latinx in media. For this reason, we brush through this topic but don't stir. 

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